Chip sealing on US-127 in Roscommon, Crawford counties starts July 13

GAYLORD, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $2.8 million to chip seal more than 13 miles of US-127 from the Muskegon River in Roscommon County to I-75 in Crawford County.

Counties:
Roscommon and Crawford

Highway:
US-127

Closest communities:
Houghton Lake and Grayling

Start date:
Monday, July 13, 2026

Estimated end date:
Friday, Aug. 21, 2026

Traffic restrictions:
This work will require single-lane closures with traffic shifts.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 24 jobs.

Safety benefit:
Chip seal treatment protects existing pavement by waterproofing the road surface and filling existing cracks, and improves traction for vehicles. This project includes new pavement markings and rumble strips.